ANDREW ‘FREDDIE’ FLINTOFF was all smiles as he signed autographs for fans following his return to cricket earlier this week.
The England legend was pictured in public for the first time since his horrific Top Gear accident ahead of the Three Lions one-day international against New Zealand at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens.
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Freddie signed autographs for some young fans Credit: Rex
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Cricket legend helps England team this week Credit: Rex
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He seemed delighted to be back in the England line-upCredit: Getty
Wearing a hat and sunglasses, he seemed happy to be assisting England’s coaching staff during the day.
He even took the time to sign autographs.
Flintoff, 45, was seen signing caps, notepads and small cricket bats to a group of young fans.
He also stopped to take a few selfies with the spectators.
Nine months after a horrific accident that left him with facial injuries and broken ribs, Flintoff is gradually returning to cricket.
The 2005 Ashes hero has been reintroduced into the England set-up to help the players and members of the coaching staff ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Speaking about Flintoff’s new role, captain Jos Buttler said: “So he’s started doing some things in cricket.
“He’s great to be around, he’s obviously an English legend and it’s just great to have him in the group.
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Flintoff suffered facial injuries in a horrific car crash in December Credit: Reuters
“He wasn’t brought in with a specific role, just to be around and watch.
“A couple of guys can pick his brain a little bit and he’s fit in really well. It’s great to have him with us. Just for this series.”
According to The Daily Mail, Flintoff was so keen to return to the sport that he did not ask for money for his role this week.
The cricket star-turned-presenter was given an incredible welcome back to the sport by fans earlier this week.
SunSport columnist Piers Morgan led the tributes, tweeting: “Brilliant to see Freddie @flintoff11 back with the England team today, after that horrific Top Gear car crash.”
Flintoff suffered facial injuries and broken ribs in a near-fatal car crash while filming a segment for Top Gear in December.
After colliding with an open three-wheeled car at 130 km/h, he was forced to wait 45 minutes for an ambulance before being taken to hospital, where he spent the next five weeks.
The BBC has since apologized to him and the crew on site at Dunsfold Park Airport for the accident.
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